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Accell Appoints New COO
Accell Group N.V. is pleased to announce that the Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr J.M. Snijders Blok as a new member of the Board of Management of Accell Group N.V. in the position of Chief Operating Officer. As C.O.O., he will be the director res
DOT Clears Kris Kringle’s Flight Plan
Kris Kringle, d.b.a. Santa Claus, got the green light today from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to engage in air travel to various points throughout the United States the night of Dec. 24-25…
KSA Taps New Principal for NA Retail Ops Practice
Michael J. Brown has joined global management consulting firm Kurt Salmon Associates as a Principal in its
North American Retail Operations Practice. Mr. Brown began his retail career with Federated Department Stores' A&S division, where he held
Jon Epstein Pleads Guilty in Just for Feet Fraud Case
The industry has been buzzing ever since new Fila parent, Sport Brands International, made it public last week that CEO Jon Epstein had resigned for “personal reasons”.
The former CEO has agreed to plead guilty in a fraud investigation of the Just For Fee
Play it Again Parent Makes Franchise Mgmt Promotions
Winmark Corporation, the parent company for Play it Again Sports, has announced the promotion of Rebecca J. Geyer to the position of Vice President of Franchise Management and Steven A. Murphy to the position of Vice President of Franchise Management…
K2 Inc. Approaches Billion Dollar Business in 2004
K2 Inc. is forecasting fiscal year 2004 sales of approximately $920 million and earnings per share in the range of 92 cents to 94 cents based on assumed outstanding shares of 34.4 million as of December 31, 2004. For fiscal year 2003, K2 reconfirmed its
Nike Trounces U.S. Street Estimates on Stronger U.S. Business
NIKE, Inc. reported revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2003 increased 13% to $2.8 billion, versus $2.5 billion for the same period last year. Net
income totaled $179.1 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to $152.0 million,
Quiksilver Fiscal Q4 Earnings Up 43% on 37% Sales Jump
Quiksilver, Inc. announced consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 ended October 31, 2003
increased 37% to $269.2 million as compared to Q4 2002 revenues of $196.1 million. Consolidated net income for increased 43% to $17.4 million, o
Sorel Inks Sock License Deal with Crescent Hosiery
Sorel, a division of Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a North American license agreement with Crescent, Inc. for the design, manufacture and marketing of men's, women's and children's socks. The Sorel branded sock collection will be a
Smith Taps Randolph as Cycling Team Manager
Smith Optics has hired respected professional cyclist, Greg “Chopper” Randolph, as its bike team and promotions manager, effective immediately. Randolph will be responsible for supporting the current roster of athletes while continuing to develop its tea
Diane Sullivan Named President of Brown Shoe Company
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that Diane M. Sullivan has joined the company as its new President. She will oversee the company's operating divisions, including Famous Footwear, Brown Shoe Wholesale and Naturalizer as well as Brown Shoe's ma
Brown Shoe Co. Escapes Big Lawsuit Hit; Exits Canada Factory…
In spite of several proactive initiatives to remedy an environmental impact problem in Colorado, Brown Shoe Company lost a lawsuit filed by Denver area residents. The plaintiffs had sought more than $380 million, including punitive damages, but the jury d
The White Weekend after Black Friday…
As the entire Northeast turned white under a blanket of snow last weekend, retailers from the fashion, electronics, and sporting goods sectors were reporting a disappointing outcome for the second biggest shopping weekend of the year. But outdoor retail a
InSport Awarded Navy SEAL Contract
InSport has been awarded a significant contract to meet the performance demands of the elite Navy SEALs. Under the contract, InSport will build the Navy SEAL’s next-generation combat clothing ensemble, known as the Protective Combat Uniform, or PCU.
Lu Rasmussen joines Precor
Fitness industry veteran Lu Rasmussen has joined Precor in
the newly created position of Director of Leasing. according to Precor VP of Commercial Sales Chris Torggler, Rasmussen has a directive to launch an ongoing, comprehensive leasing program that s
